NEWSLETTERSHOHEI JUKU AIKIDO CANADA

August Issue 2018 • #155

”　而今　”　にこん　（じこん、じきんとも読む）

　道元禅師がよく使われた言葉ときく。

”今が全て”ということであろう。未来も過去も全て今の中に入っている。

後を振り返らず、取り越し苦労せず、今のここに全身全霊で立ち向かって行く事が

大切であろう。

　開祖はご生前　”合気はマルジュー じゃ”とよくおっしゃられた。

当時　”それは何のことですか”　と聞くには、開祖はあまりにも畏れ多い存在で、

伺う事はできなかったが、今、私なりに感じている事はマルは宇宙の象徴であり、

横線は時間の広がりで接点は今、ここ、自分ではないかと思う。

自分はこの壮大な宇宙の中の今、ここにいる。その、今のここで自分は何を為すべきかを

自覚し行じて行く事の大切さを教えられたのではなかったのだろうかと思っている。

　　　　　　　　　　ー今、ここ、自分ーを大切にしよう。

(菅沼守人師範九州派遣２０周年記念集より抜粋）　

　開祖はご生前　”合気はマルジュー じゃ”とよくおっしゃられた。U

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Quoteof the month

ContentsQuote of the month 2

Suganuma Sensei’s Calligraphy 2

Tamami Nakashimada (English version) 3

Tamami Nakashimada (Japanese version) 4

Dojos Report: Trout Lake, Surrey and Sunshine Coast 5-6

Suganuma Sensei’s Wisdom Word 7

Introduction to Japanese Culture 7

Sanchu Geiko, Congratulations! 7

Powell Festival Comment 8-9

Shohei Juku Aikido Canada Merchandise 10

2018 Upcoming Event 11

Announcement 11

Printable 2018 Suganuma Sensei Calligraphy 12

- Adele, British Singer -

- アデル、英国の歌手-

English Translation

“I don’t think that sadness will destroy everything.

I think that it may be encouraging or joyful.Sometimes I have to allow myself to be

saddened to move forward.“

悲しみがすべてを壊すとは思わない。　それが励みになったり、喜びになったりするこ

ともあると思う。　時には、前に進むために，自分を悲しい気持ち

に浸るのを許してあげなきゃ。

I was told that this is the phrase Dogen Zenji often used. It may mean that the present is what matters. The future and the past are part of the present. It is important to not to look back, not to worry needlessly about the future and live this moment with complete devotion.

The founder used to say that Aiki was a circle and a horizontal line, when he was alive. I was too intimidated to ask him about the meaning of the phrase then, as his very existence was so venerable. I assume that the circle represents the universe and the horizontal line represents the expanse of time. The point of contact is myself and I exist in this vast universe right now and here. I believe that has taught me the importance of being aware of what I should do right now and right here.

Cherish this moment right here and take care of yourself.

Translated by Mrs. Yasuko Garlick.

“From Now On”

“Excerpt from 20th Anniversary Special Edition of

Kyushu Appointment ofMaster Morito Suganuma”.

“Kind-heart”

This summer, not only in Japan, the world was hit by a hot summer.

As heat wave continued, I listened to the news everyday, many of whom

died of heat stroke or water accident irrespective of age.

Various accident prevention plans are also informed to us, but in reality,

we busy people who are being chased by everyday life, even if we hear

such news, it is said that accidents can not happen to myself?!

In order to prevent such an accident, I first thought that the mind to see

myself and see the people around me is important. The heart to care for

people other than myself is the same as thinking carefully for myself. The

mind to care for people, it may appear as severe words or strict attitude. I

think that it is because of the kindness of the heart that desperately thinks

of the others.

I learnt it from my sister.....

She desperately protected and stopped my precious things from the

danger.

Kind-heart...I think it is a very important mental attitude even in Aikido.

Aikido practice with the opponent, I would like to continue my daily aikido

practice with a partner with a kind heart.

I would like sympathy heat of late summer.

Tamami Nakashimada

Words for the month:

Stress, it comes from human relations.

Messagefrom

Tamami Nakashimada

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こころ優しく

　今年の夏は、日本だけではなく、世界中が猛暑にみまわれました。

その猛暑が続く中で、年齢に関わらず、多くの方々が熱中症や水難事故などで、

亡くなられたニュースを，毎日のように耳に致しました。いろいろな事故予防

対策案も私たちに知らされていますが、実際，毎日の生活に追われ、事故の

ニュースを聞いても、我が身に起こるはずはない？！と、他人事のように

感じている私たちではないでしょうか？　

そのように思う中で、私はこういった事故を防ぐには、自分自身を見る目（心）で

周りの人をも見る”心”が大切でないかと思いました。自分以外の人を大切に思う心は

自分自身をも大切に思うことと同じだと思うのです。

大切に思うということは、厳しい言葉、態度に，時には出ることもありますが、

それは、必死に相手を思う、”心の優しさ”があるからだと思います。私は、それを、

私の姉から学びました。。。。姉は私の大切なものを必死に守ってくれました。

　心優しく。。合気道の稽古をする中でも、それは大切な心構えだと思います。

相手があっての合気道の稽古、私は、この気持ちを抱きながら、日々の稽古に励んで

行きたいと思います。

　　　　　　　　　　　残暑お見舞い申し上げます。

中嶋田玉美

ストレス、それは人間関係から来るものなんですね～4

夏の２ヶ月は子供クラスはお休みです。此処バンクーバーの子供達は２ヶ月という長い夏休みがあります。何とも日本の子供からすると羨ましい限りです。暑い暑いと言っても、日本の暑さとは比べ物にならないですが、此処しか知らない子供達に取ってもうちの旦那に取っても暑いものは暑い。夏の稽古は私は滝のような汗をかきます。多分、道場イチの汗かき女だと思います。ショートヘヤーの私は汗を掻くと、岩のりが頭にくっついてる？状態になりますが、この年齢でこれだけ汗をかけるというのは、何とも健康なことだと有り難く思います。玉先生がいつも言いはるように、暑いから早く動け！まさに、その通りですよね。良い汗かいて、美味しいビールをいただく。夏の稽古の醍醐味です！夏ももう少しで終わりです。楽しまなければ！そして、美味しいビールも！� 偲

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DOJO REPORTS

Trout Lake Dojo

DOJO REPORTS

We had a great Aikido practice in July. I can’t believe how time fly so fast. I think if I have learned one thing during the summer session is if you can’t move, you can’t move your partner! Siamak

August Aikido Kids Camp just finished. Most of them are repeat student from July Camp. During the last camp, everyone has shown how improved they are. Make me so proud to see them moving better on the rolling, turning and techniques. It is similar to our adult summer intesive training. The more you train, the better you polish your aikido. Congratulations everyone!

Agatha

The children’s class is closed for the 2 months of summer.

The children of Vancouver, they have a long summer vacation of 2 months.

It is enviable as far as it is from Japanese children. It can not be compared with the heat of Japan even if it is hot here. Children and my husband here know only the heat here, so the heat here is still hot for them.

In summer aikido practice, I sweat like a waterfall, I maybe the sweatiest person in the dojo.

I have a short hair so I feel like seaweed is on my head. I am thankful that sweating a lot at my age is healthy evidence. Tama sensei is always told us, when it is hot, move quickly! It is totally true.

Drink a delicious beer after sweat. That is the real summer treasure!

Summer is coming to an end soon. Have a fun! and have a nice beer!

Shinobu

DOJO REPORTS

Our Surrey dojo has been having a few new members. Reta invited her husband and Gabriel invited his friend. It was fun to have them and we had a good time with them. I hope they come back and try again. For new people, Aikido movements are difficult to get right away. Move your right leg, left leg, right hand, left hand and up and down etc.....

It looks easy but if we try it first time, we realized our body is not able to coordinated. But I believe it is getting easier and easier as long as you continue practice.

Hope to see them again.

Tamami Nakashimada

The Sunshine Coast dojo is enjoying some hot training days! The other day we were at 30C in the dojo. Everybody has been smart about bringing water, hydrating during the day and stopping when they need a drink. Attendance is good with some great opportunities to explore some basic techniques on a deeper level. Needless to say everyone is looking forward to the seminar with Suganuma sensei!

I’ve been thinking more about connection outside of the dojo. Listening, being open & calm when talking with people. There are so many benefits to connecting with people in your community. I often don’t have enough time for more than a nod of my head but that is something I feel I need to work on. I find being able to be open and present when talking with folks takes a little effort….a little attention, and not to be rushing ahead to the next thing in my mind. When we do this we affect not only our inner life but that of others as well. A well timed smile may only last a moment but it will affect the recipient positively for a long time. I’m working on this

Russ

Surrey Dojo

Sunshine Coast Dojo

VOLUNTEER FOR KIDS CLASS NEEDEDOur kids class always need your help. It is very fun to work

with kids and we guarantee you have a good time with our kids members. If you would like to volunteer, please speak to Tama

sensei, Shinobu or Agatha. We appreciate your support.

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“ Matsuri “ (祭り）- an annual local festival.

Matsuri originated from the ancient rites related to the agriculture and the spiritual well-being of local communities. It is basically a religious observation whereby participants enter a state of active communication with the deities; this act is accompanied by socializing among participants through feasts and festivities, such as carrying Mikoshi (a portable shrine), dancing Kagura (sacred dance), pulling Dashi (floats), and marching in parade. They are conducted by Shinto priests and a group of community leaders, annual festivals are thoroughly enjoyed by all the people in the community.

Since village festivals evolve around the cycle of rice growing from preparation of seedings to harvesting, they center on agricultural rites in spring and fall, celebrating an anticipated good crop or giving thanks for a rich harvest. They emphasize a mangod communion.

On the other hand, city festivals, characterized by playful elements and commercial interests, occur mostly in summer, stressing human comradeship. Notable examples are Hakata Dontaku in Fukuoka, Gion-matsuri in Kyoto and Awa-odori in Tokushima.

An argument leads to escaping from “ distress “.

There is only practice.

理屈は　”　離苦痛〜　”　に通ず。

只、稽古あるのみ。

（先生ご著書：一日は一生の縮図なり　ページ１５）

From Suganuma Sensei

INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CULTURE

A WISDOM ADVICE

This year’s full attendee was only Miho Ueda, member of Trout Lake dojo.I think that practicing with 7 consecutive days was difficult during hot summer.But you made it, Miho! I believe that the mental power cultivated in this practice will surely be used for practicing Miho’s future training.Congratulations again, Miho! ~ Tamami Nakashimada ~

CONGRATULATIONS! SHOCHU-GEIKO TRAININGConglatulations!

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パウエル祭合気道デモンストレーション

８月５日（日曜日）今年もパウエル日系夏祭りに参加致しました。

今年は、BCデーロング休暇と重なり、参加者の人数が心配でしたが、当日は、

子供、そして、大人会員総計２０名以上もの参加がありました。

演武は、１１時半から１２時までの３０分でした。会員誰でも参加できるようにと、

普段の稽古風景を取り入れましたので、一緒に楽しめたかと思います。朝１１時半か

らとはいえ、猛暑の中、そして、芝生もない地面上で、素足で、そして、土埃だらけ

で受け身をとり、動いて動いて、頑張りました！

”　参加することに意義がある。”　という言葉通りでした。

　

　愛さん親子（ジェイス）、ネイサン親子（みずき）、アンドレ親子、

空，桜兄妹、ゆうり君兄妹弟、ひゅうご、じょしゅわ、クレメント、しのぶ、みほ、

アガサ、メラニー、ひろし，テイム、デートリック、ボビー、そして、会員のご家

族、お友達の方々。。。

　皆さまの心からのサポートに深謝致します。

　有り難うございました。

中嶋田玉美

Powell Festival Aikido Demonstration

August 5th (Sunday), we participated in Powell Street Japanese summer festival again this year. This year, I was worried about number of participants because it overlapped with BC day long holiday but there were more than 20 members joined. Our demo was 30 minutes long from 11:30am-12:00noon. I planned the usual practicing scenery so that anyone can participate. I think all of us enjoyed it together.

In the hot weather and on the ground without lawn, with bare feet, passive with full of dust....we all moved and moved...Worked hard!

“ It is meaningful to participate”. I think that it was a performance in accordance with that word.

Ai & Son (Jayce), Nathan & Daughter (Mizuki), Andrew & Daughter, Sora & Sakura (Brother & Sister), Yuri with Sister & Brother, Hugo, Joshua, Clement, Shinobu, Miho, Agatha, Melanie, Hiroshi, Tim, Dietrich, Bobby, families and friends of members etc.

I thank you for your great support from the heart. Thank you very much!

Tamami Nakashimada & Board of SJAC

Thank you for giving my son Jayce and myself a great opportunity to perform together at the Powell Street Festival. This chance let me realize that children learn the same thing as their parents, or parents learn the same thing as their children is a fantastic thing. Both of us inspire each other, it gives us a joy to share information, and sometimes we are even playful about it like an inside joke. Jayce enjoyed the demo too! Thank you so much. Ai and Jayce

POWELL STREET FESTIVAL DEMO COMMENTS

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POWELL STREET FESTIVAL DEMO COMMENTS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Seminar T-Shirts

Seminar Beer Mugs

Weapon Case

Suganuma Sensei Books

Suganuma Sensei’s DVD

2017 Seminar T-Shirt • $12Men’s : S - 0, M - 2, L - 8, XL - 1, 2XL - 1Women’s : XS-4, S-1, M - 4, L - 7, XL - 2

2017 Seminar • $15SOLD OUT

For your bokken & jo • $524 left

Now, Here, Live Lively • $162 books left (Japanese Version)

$100 / set3 left

Suganuma Sensei’s 45th Anniversary Special Book • $83 books left

2016 Seminar T-Shirt • $5Men’s : L - 0, XL - 1, 2X - 2Women’s : L - 0, XL - 1

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August 24th (Friday) - August 26th (Sunday)

20th anniversary of Suganuma Sensei Annual Seminar,

hosted by Vancouver Shomonkai.

September 1st (Saturday)

SJAC Late Summer Gathering

September 4th (Tuesday)

Aikido Fall Session Starts

October 27th (Saturday) - October 28th (Sunday)

SJAC Aikido First Seminar at Trout Lake. (TBA)

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2018 UPCOMING EVENT

1. Payment for monthly & Drop in fees:We would like to remind you that all payments(monthly & drop in) must pay BEFORE you join the class. Drop in member-please bring your receipt with your name written and put it in receipt box on dojo notice board. We check receipts monthly base by board members.

2. Absence:If you are going to absent for a long time, please let Tama sensei, class instructors or board members to know in an advance. We appreciate for your cooperation.

3. Mark your attendance:Don’t forget marking your attendance. Monthly attendance sheet is on notice board.

Thank you very much for your cooperations! Kind Regadrs, 2018 SJAC Board.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Every day with beginners mind.